Financial Reporting Accountant

Hays PLC; Woking; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled financial reporting professional to join their growing team. This role offers the opportunity to manage a diverse portfolio of clients, prepare and review financial statements, and engage in complex financial reporting tasks. With a strong emphasis on work-life balance and professional development, the firm provides a supportive environment where you can thrive. Enjoy flexible working arrangements, a competitive salary, and a culture that promotes collaboration and personal growth. If you're ready to take the next step in your career, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Annual bonus

Pension contribution up to 13%

Flexible working hours

Hybrid working model

Dress for your day policy

Opportunities for clubs and charities

Qualifications

• Part or newly qualified accountant with experience in accounting or audit.
• Ability to prepare year-end accounts and financial reports under UK GAAP and IFRS.

Responsibilities

• Manage clients, prepare financial statements, and review work of juniors.
• Involved in budgeting and tendering for corporate financial reporting.

Skills

Financial Reporting

IFRS

UK GAAP

Accounting

Audit

Education

ACCA

ACA

Equivalent qualification

Job description

Financial reporting role with progression and great benefits

Your new company

My client is a highly respected professional services firm with a network of offices across Southern England. I have received positive feedback from previous placements on the working environment, team collaboration, progression opportunities with an emphasis on work-life balance. The firm is growing in terms of fees year-on-year and is gaining new business frequently. This role is one of several additions they will make to their team over the next 9 months, highlighting the pipeline of clients that will be joining them.

Your new role

You will:

• Manage your own clients, consisting of large owner-managed businesses, limited companies, PE-backed businesses and consolidated groups
• Prepare financial statements for clients above the audit threshold, using IFRS and FRS 102
• Review financial statements prepared by juniors, and undertake more complex work yourself.
• Be involved with scoping, budgeting and tendering for large corporate financial reporting work.
• Be assigned a mentor to help you progress on your journey through the senior leadership team as desired

What you'll need to succeed

You will be a part or newly qualified accountant, ACCA, ACA or equivalent and be either trained in audit, looking to move to an accounting function, or have an accounting background from either Practice or Industry. You must be able to prepare year-end accounts and financial reports under UK GAAP and IFRS. Experience in consolidated accounts would be beneficial.

What you'll get in return

You will receive a salary dependent on experience of up to £55,000, with an annual bonus. An excellent pension is available of up to 13% contribution. Hybrid working of 3 days in the office and two at home. Flexible working options are available with the Firm operating core hours between 10am and 4pm, start and finish times are flexible, as well as shorter or longer lunch breaks to help with personal obligations or out-of-office activities. Overtime is paid in either salary or TOIL. My client also has a 'dress for your day' policy and cultivates a positive and fun culture with various opportunities to be involved with clubs and charities.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to [e-mail], or call me on 01256633150.
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